Jonathan Swift
Content director, insurance
Jonathan has written and commented about the insurance industry since 1998 as a reporter, news editor, editor and content director at Incisive Media.
He has appeared on television speaking about topics as diverse as the insurance implications of Michael Jackson's death to the consequences of consolidation on motor premiums; and is a past winner of the British Insurance Brokers' Association journalist of the year and Association of British Insurers general insurance trade journalist prizes.
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Articles by Jonathan Swift
Total UK insurance premiums down, but GI up 8% to £47.2bn.
Claims made in latest International Financial Services London report.
Last member of Direct Line/Churchill merger exec departs RBSI
Technical director Chris McKee leaves business.
Aon director dissapointed at not "unexpected" government failure
Susan Ross believes Labour failed to consult properly before launching top-up trade credit scheme.
ABI director general admits "dissapointment" at pre-budget announcement
Maggie Craig highlights important role of insurance.
Fitch puts Novae Group on rating watch negative
Rating agency move follows earlier AM Best announcement.
Treasury looks into firms considered "too important to fail"
The Treasury Committee will seek evidence on the extent to which the structure of the current financial system should be reformed, and certain activities regulated, on the grounds of systemic risk.
Twitter rising in importance for insurance complaints, claims survey
ICS also found those who are adept at monitoring customer satisfaction online are better placed to put things right.
Omega warns that chairman hunt could be hampered by Invesco
Insurance group in talks with shareholders over plan to oust board members.
Deloitte issues gloomy forecast for UK motor market
Premiums need to raise 5% to replace lower investment returns.
CEA outlines key role for insurers in climate change debate
Report calls for long term, clesr and effective climate change strategy.
Miller bolsters team with Aon and Marsh hires
Miller head Greg Collins welcomed Kiran Nayee from Marsh UK and Trevor Young from Aon.
Broker director departs to take on charity role
LFC MD Clayton, pictured, said it was supportive of Andy Thorn's move.
Barclays and Aviva extend tie up
Insurer's outgoing CEO Igal Mayer "delighted" bank and insurer will work together until 2015.
Marsh: commercial rates could drop by 10% in 2010
Tim Pritchard gives pessimistic forecast for next year.
Government again ducks question on EL bureau timescale
Lord McKenzie, however, said it wished to explore this option "in weeks", "not months".